{"id":19582,"date":"2020-02-04T10:42:30","date_gmt":"2020-02-04T18:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datemixstaging.wpengine.com\/?p=19582"},"modified":"2021-05-31T08:12:25","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T15:12:25","slug":"first-date-outfit-for-men","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/dating-advice\/dating-advice-men\/first-date-outfit-for-men\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Pick A Great First Date Outfit For Men: The Definitive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What\u2019s the best first date outfit for a dude? It depends on who you\u2019re asking. Some women love a man in a suit, while others go crazy for a guy in grey sweatpants\u2014but neither of these are probably things you want to (or should) wear to grab a coffee on a first date. So here\u2019s a definitive guide on how to pick a first date outfit<\/a> for men who want to look good. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t want to pull a Ross Geller and wear a \u201ccool\u201d pair of leather pants on a date, only to end up in the bathroom sweating and with some form of diaper rash. The good news is, once you figure out one or two go-to outfits, you can repeat these for all of your first dates (hopefully there won\u2019t be too many before you meet someone special\u2014but it\u2019s always better to be prepared). <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An expert\u2019s tips to pick out the perfect first date outfit for men<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. K.I.S.S. \u2013 Keep it simple, stupid<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    I\u2019ve said this before and I\u2019ll say it again, I think the sexiest outfit a guy can wear is a fitted white t-shirt, a pair of slim-fit black jeans, and Chuck Taylor\u2019s. Or maybe a black fitted t-shirt, and a pair of well-fitting blue jeans. Either way, I think you can guess that I like guys in something simple and fitted\u2014and I think most women would agree. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Of course, if your style is more about kitschy patterned button-ups and neon striped sneakers, don\u2019t tone it down to impress a date. But if your style is normally simple, now is not the time to try to be the male Lady Gaga. If a t-shirt feels too basic, try a Henley or a raglan-sleeve tee.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Also, keep in mind that fit is everything. Invest in shirts and pants that really fit you well. If you can\u2019t find clothes that fit you well, do some research and get some things tailored. I promise you it\u2019s worth it. Ever wonder why celebrities look so good even in basic outfits? It\u2019s because everything is tailored exactly for their body type, and doing that with just a few outfits doesn\u2019t have to be expensive.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Some things I recommend avoiding in most cases: sweatpants, sandals, shorts, scarves, tank tops, and anything you\u2019re not super comfortable in. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Don\u2019t be afraid to put out some feelers<\/b><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Here\u2019s an idea. Instead of asking your usual, \u201cmargarita Monday or taco Tuesday?\u201d ice-breaker, why not ask your latest match if she prefers guys in suits or sweatpants. If you\u2019ve ever had a serious girlfriend, you probably know that many women love playing stylist for the men in their lives. Use that to your advantage to find out what your date is into when it comes to men\u2019s style. She may not have a preference, but it could also reassure you that your decision to wear your favorite vintage jean jacket is a good decision.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      One time, a guy I had first date dinner plans with told me over text that he\u2019d be coming straight from the office, so he\u2019d be wearing a suit, but that he didn\u2019t expect me to be as dressed up. This warning allowed me to know that just because he\u2019s wearing a suit tonight, that doesn\u2019t mean he\u2019s the type of guy who wears a suit to every dinner outing. It also let me know that if I wanted to dress up, I wouldn\u2019t feel overdressed, but that he wouldn\u2019t judge me if I wasn\u2019t dressed as fancy as he was. As a woman, let me tell you: we appreciate these things! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. When in doubt, ask a female friend<\/b><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        If you feel weird bringing up fashion with your latest Bumble match, see if you can ask a female friend for her opinion on your go-to first date outfits. Like I mentioned above, some women love to play stylist, especially when so many guys seem a little challenged in the wardrobe department. Just like you\u2019ve helped your best girl-friend build her Ikea furniture, she can help you pick out the right jeans at Uniqlo. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. You don\u2019t want your date to remember you for your outfit<\/b><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          This tip may sound a bit controversial, but hear me out.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Do you really want your date to remember you as, \u201cthe guy with the puka shell necklace\u201d or \u201cthe guy with the purple sweater?\u201d Wouldn\u2019t you rather her remember you as \u201cthe really passionate architect\u201d or \u201cthe guy who kept her laughing through an entire three-course meal?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          I recently went on a first date with a guy who wore a Citizen Cope t-shirt and a leather jacket. While it was a totally fine date, the most memorable part about it was his t-shirt and me wondering if I should comment on it or not. Of course, if it was a band I loved, I would have. But I only know a few Citizen Cope songs, and something about it sort of made me feel like he was trying too hard or something. It\u2019s definitely an unfair judgment on my part, but it is what it is and it\u2019s something to think about.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          1. If it\u2019s not broken, don\u2019t fix it<\/b><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            As I mentioned above, you do not need 20 great first date outfits. You need one or two, maybe five max. And, you can always buy the same first date outfit in different colors. That\u2019s the beauty of being a guy and keeping it simple, nobody is going to remember that black t-shirt and jean combo and realize you\u2019ve worn it three Tuesday\u2019s in a row. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            At the end of the day, you want to be yourself, but the best version of yourself (at least for a first date). The version that shows up to brunch with your grandma, not the version that wakes up in pizza-stained sweatpants on a Sunday morning. I hope these tips for choosing a great first date<\/a> outfit for men can help boost your confidence, enjoy great first dates and many more second dates<\/span>! <\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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